UNIT 1
What is a Thesaurus?
A thesaurus provides you with a synonyms
what does languish mean?
to ease or reduce
what is the synonym for asunder?
Apart
vexation is a what?
noun
what is keens related words
keenly
how can you identify an implicit meaning?
Implicit is not clearly stated
What are the 4 figurative language?
Metaphor, Personification, Simile, hyperbole
perspective is...
is the point of view of which a story is told
why is perspective important?
Its an author or a characters attitude, values or opinion.
how does pacing help the story
its the rhythm of the story
what is the writing logical format?
logical sequencing and connecting events
are there guidelines for everything you write?
yes
what is the final stage of revising your essays?
How can you identify an explicit meaning?
Explicit is clearly stated
What is a central idea?
overarching message or truth that is specific to a story
literal techniques that add humor
Irony, satire, sarcasm, understatement
Figurative language
explains or clarifies one item in terms of another on a non literal level
narrative text structure
pacing, flashback, parallel plot, subplot, framing
some narrative techniques
description, dialogue, Multiple plot lines, pacing
during editing and proofreading the areas you check are...
Grammar, punctuation, spelling.
what is the last thing you review?
your sentences